How to grow CBD White Widow
Taste
Seb's take
White Widow's family tree runs back to Brazilian and South Indian landraces, here crossed with a CBD-rich plant to soften the legend without losing it. Sweet on the nose; the effect sits on a comfortable plateau, relaxed and sleepy without tipping into tired or spaced out. Forgiving of enthusiasm, even for the overzealous.
Where it comes from
Herbies Seeds took the classic White Widow and crossed her with a CBD-rich plant, the aim being to soften the legend without losing it. The result sits at roughly one-to-one, THC and CBD each around 7%. The interesting thread is in the older family tree: the original White Widow drew on influences as far apart as Brazilian and South Indian stock, a reminder that even the most recognisable modern name has landrace roots on two continents.
Nose & flavour
The nose is led by a clean, pleasant sweetness, the giveaway of the White Widow line even in this gentler CBD form. Those who have met the original will know one when they meet it again, resin and all. Little fanfare, no chemical sharpness, just an agreeable sweetness that carries through the smoke and lingers politely rather than shouting.
The high
The effect is never overwhelming, even for a first-timer, even for one who has had a touch too much. It settles onto a comfortable plateau, relaxed and indica-leaning, drifting toward sleepy while keeping a faintly uplifted edge. It relaxes without leaving you tired or spaced out. Forgiving of enthusiasm, in short, which is not something one can say of most of the family.
Growing it
Feminized, and a heavy hitter on the scales. Flowering wraps up in a brisk 63 days, and she reaches roughly 150cm, a manageable medium frame. Indoor yields are stated at a generous 610 g/m², which for a plant this even-tempered is no small return. She carries herself as a stable, predictable grow, neither temperamental nor demanding, and rewards a steady hand with dense, resinous flowers. A sensible choice for a grower who wants the White Widow character without the full White Widow intensity.
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Effects
Common questions about CBD White Widow
How long does CBD White Widow take to flower?
Around 9 weeks of flowering, by the breeder's numbers.
Is CBD White Widow an autoflower or a photoperiod strain?
A feminized photoperiod strain — flowering starts when you switch the lights, so the timing is yours to control.
How tall does CBD White Widow grow?
Around 150 cm. Standard tent territory.
How strong is CBD White Widow?
The breeder lists THC around 7%. The gentler end of the scale.